Experience

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  New Stage Theatre

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Resident Costume Designer

    • Aug 2010 - Present
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    I design costumes for shows. I pull, sew and buy costumes to help realize the director's vision for each play. I oversee interns and assistants who help sew in the shop. I also clean and maintain the costumes during the run and handle budgets and rentals.

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  Puppet Arts Theatre

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Puppeteer

    • Aug 2007 - Present
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    I perform with a company of puppeteers that bring a variety of puppet shows to schools across Mississippi. I perform in the puppet shows and help set up and take down the set each time we perform.

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  Starbucks

  • Northside Dr, Jackson, MS

  • Barista

    • Aug 2007 - Present
    • Northside Dr, Jackson, MS

    Make sure that every customer that walks through our doors receives great coffee and has a wonderful experience. I run register, greet customers, make coffee, clean, and work with my fellow partners to make sure that the morning rush runs smoothly.

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  PetSmart

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Presentation Specialist

    • 2006 - 2010
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    I created endcap displays, stocked shelves, and changed signage to reflect current sales. About half of my time was spent on stocking, restocking and merchandise display before the store opened for the day and the other half was spent assisting customers and running the register.

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  Books A Million

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Cafe Manager

    • 2005 - 2006
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    I worked in the Joe Muggs Cafe inside of Books A Million. I served customers and kept the cafe running throughout the day. I also scheduled other employees, ordered pastries and supplies and trained new hires.